Hostel High Street Hostel
8 Blackfriars St, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1118 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Communal kitchen and lounge! We had late night flight and the morning was well recuperated by making our own suitable meal. Great city.
SingaporeEverything you could expect from a hostel, will return!
United States of AmericaThe place is huge, the facilities ( kitchen, living room) are both huge and everyone’s are friendly. The place is right in the Center of Edinburg.
United KingdomExtremely clean. Fantastic kitchen. Super efficient staff. Amazingly central. Most of the staff extremely friendly
United KingdomKitchen, Living Room and it's very much affordable.
United KingdomThe location is more then perfect. Its right in the center. The staff is super nice. The kitchen is huge and has everything you need to cook. They have free hot chocolate, coffee etc. The breakfast was descent. The heaters work really well.
BelgiumI loved the beautiful historic building, the perfect location, the contagious friendly energy of the staff who became my dear friends, and of feeling like I was part of a family
United States of AmericaYou can leave your bags there and stay in lobby or kitchen till 10pm.
Czech RepublicGood location and new town was only about a 5-7 min walk away. Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate with a big lounging area
Hong KongJust a few steps off the Royal Mile near plenty of shopping, pubs, cafes and attractions. Fun common area downstairs.
United States of America
- What guests loved the most:
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Mathilda
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Paul
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Amy
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Mystery777
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Ashik
United Kingdom
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Megha
Belgium
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Lynsay
United States of America
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David
Czech Republic
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Cheuk
Hong Kong
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Regina
United States of America
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Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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Kitchen
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Central location
See what guests loved the most:
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Mathilda
Singapore“Communal kitchen and lounge! We had late night flight and the morning was well recuperated by making our own suitable meal. Great city.”
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Paul
United States of America“Everything you could expect from a hostel, will return!”
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Amy
United Kingdom“The place is huge, the facilities ( kitchen, living room) are both huge and everyone’s are friendly. The place is right in the Center of Edinburg.”
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Mystery777
United Kingdom
“Extremely clean. Fantastic kitchen. Super efficient staff. Amazingly central. Most of the staff extremely friendly”
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Ashik
United Kingdom
“Kitchen, Living Room and it's very much affordable.”
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Megha
Belgium“The location is more then perfect. Its right in the center. The staff is super nice. The kitchen is huge and has everything you need to cook. They have free hot chocolate, coffee etc. The breakfast was descent. The heaters work really well. ”
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Lynsay
United States of America
“I loved the beautiful historic building, the perfect location, the contagious friendly energy of the staff who became my dear friends, and of feeling like I was part of a family”
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David
Czech Republic“You can leave your bags there and stay in lobby or kitchen till 10pm.”
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Cheuk
Hong Kong“Good location and new town was only about a 5-7 min walk away. Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate with a big lounging area ”
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Regina
United States of America
“Just a few steps off the Royal Mile near plenty of shopping, pubs, cafes and attractions. Fun common area downstairs.”
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About High Street Hostel
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Museum of Childhood0.1 miles
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Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers0.1 miles
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City Art Center0.1 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.2 miles
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The City of Edinburgh Council0.2 miles
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Edinburgh Law School0.2 miles
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St. Giles Cathedral0.2 miles
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo0.2 miles
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Edinburgh Festival Theatre0.2 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.2 miles
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Royal Mile0.3 miles
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.4 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.5 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.6 miles
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Arthur's Seat1 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium2.1 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia2.2 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo3.3 miles
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Train Edinburgh Waverley Train Station0.2 miles
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Edinburgh Airport6.9 miles
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Dundee Airport35.3 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.5 miles
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
High Street Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that hen and stag parties are not permitted.
When booking for more than 6 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property prior to arrival.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
FAQs about High Street Hostel
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From the nearest airport, you can get to High Street Hostel by:
- Bus 45min
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The prices at High Street Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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High Street Hostel is 1,650 feet from the center of Edinburgh.
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Guests staying at High Street Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Check-in at High Street Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at High Street Hostel (subject to availability):
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High Street Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
- Evening entertainment
- Bar crawls
- Movie nights
